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Kneecap press on with European tour despite Hungary ban and cancelled gigs

Rap trio will face intense scrutiny from French authorities when they play Rock en Seine festival on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

What is Qatargate? Israel's Dems Call for Netanyahu's Accountability After Alleged Bribes from Arab State

Israel's opposition is demanding an inquiry into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bank accounts amid fresh 'Qatargate' claims that aides took Qatari funds while Israel channelled cash into Gaza.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21, 2025

Is Irish Band 'Kneecap' Terrorists? Here's Why Mo Chara Had To Appear In Court

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara faces a UK terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a 2023 concert.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21, 2025

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‘They are turning him into a hero’: Kneecap solidarity gig held in Dublin

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, appeared in court in London on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Kneecap's Mo Chara has Irish translator at second court hearing

Kneecap's Liam O hAnnaidh had an Irish language interpreter present at his second court appearance on Wednesday ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court

A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Terror charge against Kneecap rapper should be thrown out, court told

Belfast musician Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, is accused of displaying Hezbollah flag at gig

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

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Kneecap Mo Chara Court Battle: Are These Terrorism Charges or Targeted Political Persecution?

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara charged under the UK Terrorism Act. Is it a legitimate case or political targeting of one of Ireland's most controversial bands?

International Business Times UK · Aug 20, 2025

Kneecap rapper faces wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

Liam Og O hAnnaidh was greeted by hundreds of fans at court on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Kneecap rapper faces month-long wait over whether terror charge is thrown out

Liam Og O hAnnaidh was greeted by hundreds of fans at court on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Kneecap Rapper In Court On Terrorism Charge Over Hezbollah Flag

Dozens of supporters of Irish rap band Kneecap protested outside a London court Wednesday, as one of the band members appeared charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025

Kneecap rapper brands terror charge 'distraction to genocide' as he bids for criminal case to end

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters turned out for the hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara to appear in UK court over alleged support for terror group

Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Kneecap Rapper Faces Court On Terror Charge Over Hezbollah Flag

A member of Irish rap band Kneecap was due to appear in court on Wednesday charged with a terror offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025

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Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters greet rapper Mo Chara as he appears at court on terror charge

Demonstrations in support of the rapper were organised outside Westminster Magistrates' Court in London where he arrived on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Hundreds of supporters welcome Kneecap rapper Mo Chara as he arrives at court

Liam Og O hAnnaidh was swamped by photographers as he arrived at court

Euronews · Aug 19, 2025

Green Man Festival 2025 round-up: An eclectic weekend in the Welsh countryside

As the summer festival season winds down, the UK’s biggest independent festival has staked its claim as one of the country’s best offerings...

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Adrian Dunbar says ‘everybody jumped to conclusions’ about rap trio Kneecap

The group, who have been criticised by politicians, say there is a smear campaign against them because of their support for Palestine.

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Euronews · Jul 24, 2025

Hungary bans 'national security threat' Kneecap from performing at Sziget festival

Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country and from taking part in the annual Sziget music festival, over accusations of anti-Semitic hate speech and public praise of Hamas and Hezbollah.

Euronews · Jul 18, 2025

Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance

Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance

Belfast rap group say ‘one element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over’ after investigation dropped

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

OPINION - Kneecap having their Tube advert banned might be to their benefit

Irish hip hop trio Kneecap have had their tour poster banned from the Tube. But it may not be as bad for the band as it seems

BANG Premier · Jul 11, 2025

Kneecap banned from advertising on London Underground

Controversial Irish trio Kneecap have claimed they are no longer allowed to have adverts on the London Underground.

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Kneecap poster banned on London Underground over fears of 'widespread and serious offence'

The Northern Irish rap trio revealed an advertisement for their Wembley Arena show has been blocked by Transport for London

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Kneecap ‘banned from advertising’ on London Underground

The group, who hail from Belfast, said they are being silenced because they ‘speak out against genocide’.

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